# Sparse Population
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739
**Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive
**Created:** [January 30, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739 "2007-01-30T15:16:03Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/1 "2007-01-30T15:16:03Z")
Is Calgary like suffer from Nissan Bolemia đ I cant find a decent 240 for under $5000âŚ
the car is 15-17 years old lolâŚ
Dont really see why we seem to have such a price hike - sites like NICO, people in the states are getting quality ones for $2000 USD, were having trouble getting POS ones for $3000 CDN âš
Anyway, dunno if anyone else has had a similar experience, how did you guys get your Nissans?
-Hogg
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### Author:  [@apex\_drifter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/apex_drifter)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/2 "2007-01-30T15:59:02Z")
lol i bought my car from a guy in calgary a little over 3 years ago. I lived in Yellowknife (N.W.T.) at the time and I walked by an s14 everyday for 3 years on my way to school. Fell in love with the body lines every time I saw it. So I looked on [canadatrader.com](http://canadatrader.com) once I had some money save up and found this one. Not exactly the pick of the litter but I was a compulsive buyer at the time. I never knew anything of the potential of the car at the time.
Mine cost me $8500 (1995 5spd LE). . .came with suspension, sideskirts, no rust and a hidden rear-end collision (he never told me about it even after I asked him). Itâs pretty rare that youâll find an s14 in mint condition. . .
I should have waited 1 more day to buy a car because there was a 97 for sale the day after i bought it. Half the mileage, mint condition and the same price.
Anyways, I donât live in calgary but thatâs where my s14 came from . . .
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### Author:  [@Ca\_Silvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ca_Silvia)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/3 "2007-01-30T16:48:32Z")
The real sad part is if you are going to buy a 240sx for 5gâs, save an extra grand and buy a stock silvia or 180sx with 0 rust, low ass kms, and it might even have a few aftermarket goodies. Plus you are already getting a turbo motor. My .02
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### Author:  [@imtired](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imtired)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/4 "2007-01-30T18:42:26Z")
I took me 3 years to find my S14. I almost bought a Silvia but I really didnât want a RHD. If I was to do I over again I would start my search in the USA. You can get some pretty good deals on S14/S13 there. I think a couple of people on here have gone to the USA for there cars. I figure buying a car unseen from the USA or Japan does not really make too much of a difference.
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### Author:  [@Lo\_2enz0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lo_2enz0)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/5 "2007-01-30T23:17:02Z")
i paid $6000 for mine 4 years ago
there is a nice zenki on beyond, someone should really pick this up. i think its 2800 and there is like no rust on the thing
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/6 "2007-01-30T23:23:01Z")
wheres this lol, Ive probably inspected it đ
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### Author:  [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/7 "2007-01-31T06:59:23Z")
> [@Lo)2enz0](#):
>
> i paid $6000 for mine 4 years ago
>
> there is a nice zenki on beyond, someone should really pick this up. i think its 2800 and there is like no rust on the thing
I guarantee you if is a canadian model i can find rust on it cuz. I am just sick of people saying their car is rust free, then you look at the common places and you just laugh. Iâm the king sh1t when it comes to these cars, I know everything, and my atitude proves it.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/8 "2007-01-31T11:27:16Z")
Anyone know of any that might be for sale though? Ive been browsing like a Mah-Fugga⌠đ
Not too sure why its so hard to find a decent one for a reasonable price. heh.
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### Author:  [@Lo\_2enz0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lo_2enz0)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/9 "2007-01-31T13:15:15Z")
> [@RS13](#):
>
> I guarantee you if is a canadian model i can find rust on it. I am just sick of people saying their car is rust free, then you look at the common places and you just laugh
thats so true, only canadian car that i know of is andrews old car (zenki) it was spotless
> [@hogg](#):
>
> Anyone know of any that might be for sale though? Ive been browsing like a Mah-Fugga⌠đ
>
> Not too sure why its so hard to find a decent one for a reasonable price. heh.
take a look at these cars
> **[FS: 1989 Nissan 240SX
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157434&highlight=240sx)**
>
> S O L D
> **[FS: 1991 240sx black (chuki)
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162757&highlight=240sx)**
>
> 1991 240sx hb 250xxxkm
> black in color
> grey interior
> power windows and such
> VLSD
> Cusco/kei office coilovers
> almost new winter wheels and tires
>
> $2500 obo
> **[FS. 240sx 89' w TD06 turbo
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162544&highlight=240sx)**
>
> FOr sale, my 240sx w/ plenty of mods and a low price.
> \- It's a 89' 240sx w/ a silvia front end and approx 240xxxkm on the body and roughly 50-60k, km on motor, black on black. Sunroof. shaved antenna.
>
> Power train mods - SR20det motor
> Full...
> **[FS;) 89 240sx w/mods
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162044&highlight=240sx)**
>
> PLZ close thread.
>
>
>
> :thumbsup:
and here is the one that i wantâŚ
> **[FS: 1990 240sx \*SOLD\*
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162030)**
>
> I have a 1990 dark blue 240sx, nice clean body, 2 noticeable door dings but amazing otherwise, no rust, clean title. underbody is really nice and clean as well. It has 2 set of tires, stock steelies with hubs, all seasons in the front, and winters on...
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/10 "2007-01-31T16:09:27Z")
Yeah Lorenzo, gone to look at both of those
The blue one I think is like priced much more than its worthâŚ
And the one you want was my last one that failed inspection and sent me over the edge lol⌠Rusted frame, lights dont work, all gauges are broken, brakes on the front are the only ones that respond, air in the lines, 2 bald tires, transmission grinds into second gear even with full clutch⌠âš
Disappointing!
đ
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### Author:  [@Lo\_2enz0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lo_2enz0)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/11 "2007-01-31T16:28:16Z")
oh wow, ya that blue ones looks like it was well maintained. good thing you got it inspected.
but ya 240âs are high in price. if i were you why not import ???
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### Author:  [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/12 "2007-01-31T16:45:01Z")
> [@hogg](#):
>
> Yeah Lorenzo, gone to look at both of those
>
> The blue one I think is like priced much more than its worthâŚ
>
> And the one you want was my last one that failed inspection and sent me over the edge lol⌠Rusted frame, lights dont work, all gauges are broken, brakes on the front are the only ones that respond, air in the lines, 2 bald tires, transmission grinds into second gear even with full clutch⌠âš
>
> Disappointing!
>
> đ
What do you expect from a 15 year old car that has been drivin in canada
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/13 "2007-01-31T20:49:21Z")
No like serious rust, like a hole in the frame âš
Mechanic/Inspector told me to stay awayfrom it and it would be a problem car, kindof unfortunate I would have liked to get it, but safety is high priorityâŚ
Importing one from the states would be a good idea, Ill keep my eye out on Nico and stuff like that I guess
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### Author:  [@Caithness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Caithness)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2007, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/14 "2007-01-31T22:15:40Z")
Man itâs cuz 240sx are DRIFTENNNNNN MACHINES!!! !!! :tonqe:
You got a 240 and youâre a DRITEN MACHINE!!!
KOUKI THAT BAD BOY AND YOURE DRITTTFFETEENNN MADDDZZZ SKILZZ!!
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### Author:  [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2007, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/15 "2007-02-01T06:13:00Z")
> [@hogg](#):
>
> No like serious rust, like a hole in the frame âš
>
> Mechanic/Inspector told me to stay awayfrom it and it would be a problem car, kindof unfortunate I would have liked to get it, but safety is high priorityâŚ
>
> Importing one from the states would be a good idea, Ill keep my eye out on Nico and stuff like that I guess
Bahhhh, Holes in the frame of a 240 do nothing. The frame has very little structural support of the car since its a unibody. Just buy it, grind out most of the rust and soak the bitch in por15 and your good to go
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### Author:  [@240DRIFTz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240DRIFTz)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2007, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/16 "2007-02-01T08:41:35Z")
[quote=âLo)2enz0â]
> [@RS13](#):
>
> I guarantee you if is a canadian model i can find rust on it. I am just sick of people saying their car is rust free, then you look at the common places and you just laugh
thats so true, only canadian car that i know of is andrews old car (zenki) it was spotless
> [@hogg](#):
>
> Anyone know of any that might be for sale though? Ive been browsing like a Mah-Fugga⌠đ
>
> Not too sure why its so hard to find a decent one for a reasonable price. heh.
take a look at these cars
> **[FS: 1989 Nissan 240SX
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157434&highlight=240sx)**
>
> S O L D
> **[FS: 1991 240sx black (chuki)
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162757&highlight=240sx)**
>
> 1991 240sx hb 250xxxkm
> black in color
> grey interior
> power windows and such
> VLSD
> Cusco/kei office coilovers
> almost new winter wheels and tires
>
> $2500 obo
> **[FS. 240sx 89' w TD06 turbo
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162544&highlight=240sx)**
>
> FOr sale, my 240sx w/ plenty of mods and a low price.
> \- It's a 89' 240sx w/ a silvia front end and approx 240xxxkm on the body and roughly 50-60k, km on motor, black on black. Sunroof. shaved antenna.
>
> Power train mods - SR20det motor
> Full...
> **[FS;) 89 240sx w/mods
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162044&highlight=240sx)**
>
> PLZ close thread.
>
>
>
> :thumbsup:
and here is the one that i wantâŚ
> **[FS: 1990 240sx \*SOLD\*
- Beyond.ca - Car Forums](https://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162030%5B%2Fquote%5D)**
>
> I have a 1990 dark blue 240sx, nice clean body, 2 noticeable door dings but amazing otherwise, no rust, clean title. underbody is really nice and clean as well. It has 2 set of tires, stock steelies with hubs, all seasons in the front, and winters on...
omggggg i want the hatch of that blue 1âŚi tried to tell him to trade me for my rusty 1 plus cash but nooooooooo lol :rolleyes:
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2007, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/17 "2007-02-01T15:17:14Z")
I mean Im not really looking to drift it, might take it to the track maybe once a month in the summer đ for something to do, other than that looking for a cool sports car that I can enjoy - thats NissanâŚ
Im thinking of importing, buying one from someone in the states for 2000, and then another 500 to drive it up?
đ
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### Author:  [@Ca\_Silvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ca_Silvia)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/18 "2007-02-01T16:56:04Z")
If you bring a car up from the states you have to change the seatbelts. They donât pass in Canada.
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### Author:  [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/19 "2007-02-01T17:33:11Z")
> [@Ca\_Silvia](#):
>
> If you bring a car up from the states you have to change the seatbelts. They donât pass in Canada.
only on s13âs but the 15 year rule covers most of them
S14 are 100% legal tho
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### Author:  [@Ca\_Silvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ca_Silvia)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2007, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparse-population/145739/20 "2007-02-02T11:23:14Z")
> [@RS13](#):
>
> [quote=Ca\_Silvia]If you bring a car up from the states you have to change the seatbelts. They donât pass in Canada.
only on s13âs but the 15 year rule covers most of them
S14 are 100% legal tho[/quote]
Ahhh true i forgot about the 15yr rule for american cars, i always think think of it only applying to JDMs :oops: